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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,925 and 421,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,925 and 421,900 is: 657,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,925 : 421,900 = 421,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,925/421,900 = 421,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,925x = 421,900 × 421,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,925x = 177,999,610,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,999,610,000/270,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,006.96

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